Part time Housekeeper ​/ Cleaner- Warneford Hospital NEW Posted today £25,272 per annum

Job overview

We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic individual to join a highly motivated, dedicated team of Housekeepers / Cleaners at the Warneford Hospital on a part time basis.

The role is based in our non-patient team, with support on the mental health wards to provide cleaning cover for all areas when needed

You'll be responsible for cleaning and maintaining non-patient areas according to Trust policy and procedures at a level that meets or exceeds National Cleanliness standards.

This role adds to the patients experience by providing a high-quality cleaning. The aim will be to ensure a clean safe environment, of which in-house training will be provided. To succeed in this role you'll need to be a team player who can be flexible and reliable, with good interpersonal and communication skills.

Shift pattern:
Monday and Tuesday - 6am - 14:00pm and Wednesday 6am - 10:00am

If you have a proven track record of being able to deliver a high-quality cleaning service, this could be the role for you and we want to hear from you!

• To carry out daily cleaning routines as scheduled.
• To carry out cleaning tasks as per rota.
• To handle and remove waste in line with segregation processes and procedures
• To unpack and stack all linen and laundry.
• To ensure kitchen equipment, regeneration equipment and all surfaces are clean at all times.
• To ensure the dining room in day hospital is cleaned after each meal.
• Ensure all food items are correctly stored and there are adequate supplies.
• To follow hygiene regulations.
• To follow Health & Safety regulations.
• To provide cover for colleagues during absences.
• To ensure cleaning trolleys are fully stocked with sufficient cleaning materials, equipment to clean each area.
• To ensure all cleaning materials are used as directed and secured securely and safely in compliance with COSHH regulations.
• Observes proper procedures upon entering patient areas
• To ensure that all equipment used is fit for purpose and report any damaged or out of date PAT tested machinery to head porter.
• To ensure proper procedures are followed when cleaning in patient areas
• Adheres to all policies and procedures relevant to the rolE

Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure you’re your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity  will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

• Some knowledge of cleaning chemicals.

• Basic cleaning skills.

• To demonstrate an interest in learning /further training.

• Ability to communicate sensitively with people who have mental health concerns.
• An understanding of the principles of delivering quality customer service.